Cutest cat retirement village stops elderly cats from being put down | Rescue Vet with Dr Scott
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
- In this episode of Rescue Vet, Dr Scott Miller volunteers at Shropshire Cat Rescue, meeting the residents of their super cute cat retirement village, a deaf and blind cat called Johnny and three kittens, that were found abandoned only days ago.
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Loving reading all the comments, and seeing the community we're building here! How utterly cute is this cat retirement village, I love how much each and every cat is loved and cared for here, no matter its needs. If you're new to my channel, don't forget to subscribe for more videos like this one - and if you want to find out more about Shropshire Cat Rescue, you can check out the links in the description 😺👨⚕❤
Keep the videos coming Dr Scott! Loving that you have moved from Bondi Vet to embark on your own journey and have your own channel now! 🎉
PS I love that you don't just focus on one type of pet, eg dogs only. Thank you for giving cats some air time as well as dogs and hopefully an array of other animals to come!
My son found a kitty when he was 5 years old. My son is 26 now. Just lost old Lucifer last July at 21 years old. What a ride it was. Rip my little old man... Luce 🐾
@rescuevet you really need to visit Maximus Meadows which is the home of Stray Cat Rescue Team West Midlands. You might have read about the stray cat Maximus on the BBC. This streetcat started an amazing rescue named after him! @straycarrescueteamwestmidl788
My favorite vet! Glad you have your own channel now! Your kids have grown so much…have enjoyed watching you interact with the animals and your family for a couple of years. Congratulations on your new venture!
Your first video appeared on my CZcams. Subscribed. Always watch This Morning . Enjoy when you are on.
I'm the owner of 3 cats, 17yrs, 10yrs and 9yrs. I'm very strict with food, only feed them cat food, dry and pouches, cat treats. So thankful no health issues. They receive their annual vaccinations.
So tragic watching the cats who would adore a loving home, to be centre of attention, just to be loved on. One of mine is almost permantly on my lap 😊.
Let's hope your videos educate cat owners regarding fleas. Applying flea treatment to back of their necks, my female, not so keen, amazing how treats divert their attention 😊. Neutering so important too as i'm amazed how many people think their pet should have a litter first.
Owning a pet is expensive is expensive , especially vet fees but it's we, the owners who are responsible to keep them as healthy as we can😊 keep up the amazing work you do Dr Scott. Hope your channel goes from strength to strength😊
I promised my mom when she died in 2014 I would take care of the feral cats she was feeding. They are now 22 years old and still thriving. I hope they live much longer because I will greatly miss them. They force me to get up every morning to feed them. I have a shed out back I have made cozy for winter and summer where I keep food and water for them. They stay in my yard. They don’t wander out of it and it is fully fenced to protect from other animals. I had no idea cats live this long. I have also fed several cats on the street whose elderly owners passed away. They come and hang out in the shed with the other cats. One of the other property owners adopted the elderly cat left there when her owner died. Cats have a difficult life.
That’s such a lovely story, god bless you
They are living so long because you are taking fabulous care of them. Thank you for your "service" to the neighborhood kitties.
I take care of feral cats and they do not live that long typically.
2 to 3 years is an average life sometimes 4.
They're living longer because of the care that you're giving them and that your mother gave them obviously. They are probably not considered feral anymore and are probably just semi socialized outdoor cats.
But good human angels like you make the world a better place for these sweet cats
Thank you from all of us❤😊Many, like me, can't physically help because of illness and age. I decided to leave my house to the local no-k!ll cat shelter... it's the least I can do since cats were always the best part of my life 💫💞
(Edit to add: I forgot to mention, we had one kitty that lived to be 24 years old. We had him from a day old. His mom gave birth in the factory where my dad worked, but unfortunately it was in the city and she'd gotten hit by a car. We fed him formula from the vet until he could eat normal food. Anyway, yes, cats can kive along time!❤)
We are overwhelmed by the amazing response this episode has received. We are very grateful to Dr Scott for coming along to our shelter and helping to promote us and the work we do thanks to our amazing volunteers. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are trying to read all your lovely comments but there are so many 😻😻😻
When l get to the UK l would love to help out in anyway l can if that will be okay with you
Thank you so much for caring! ❤❤❤
Very proud to volunteer here, thank you so much for showing what a wonderful place it really is!
Thanks for all the amazing work you and the other volunteers do ❤
Thank you for supporting older cats. I really love puppies and kittens for about five minutes but they just grow and blossom as they get older. The dogs and cats I have owned have all been black - I too am saddened and confused by the reluctance to take animals on due to their age and color. Seems incredibly biased and ignorant with no logical context to me.
@antoinettenovella1630 I have a black cat too, and a black and white one, who can also be harder to rehome. I don't understand it, they're my favourites (I know I shouldn't have favourites 🤭)
@@Teresa-108 Thank you for sharing and for all the amazing work that you do. It is noticed and very much appreciated. You should not feel guilty for having favorites. Why do you think people are less likely to adopt black felines than those other color - is it for a multitude of reasons or just superstition? Or do you think the majority of people mask, even to themselves - why they are resistant/reluctant to adopt a black feline?
@antoinettenovella1630 Apparently it is partly superstition and also because they are less photogenic believe it or not!!
Thomas was a wild cat who one day at dusk in the barn jumped into my arms and never left. He has only one eye and is in his 24th year. He still thinks he is the guardian of the farm. My best friend in the world.
When they choose you, you cannot decine😂
May Thomas Guard your farm for many years to come.
@@auntylinda7640 Miss Puss is laying next to me on the couch right now. A couple years ago she picked my house and never left. She moved in at her own pace. She's my buddy and she follows me everywhere unless she's resting.
💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
24 years old? Amazing!
We captured a feral kitten in a baseball mitt, we bathed her, fed her and she decided to stay. She would bring us birds, snakes, frogs, mice and leave them on our doorstep, from time to time, as I believe, a thank you for taking such good care of her. She survived a vicious attack from a neighbor's dog when she was about 13 years old. She lived to be 27 years old. Every cat we've ever owned has been a feral or stray kitten/cat.
I ran a large no kill shelter for years and all the cats I brought home were older and terminal but were still happy. They thrived in the home. ♥️
God bless them all. ❤
@@jaynekittycat9252 and you Jayne and Missy too!
@@hollymillar2829 💝💝💝
We adopted 2 elderly cats, 11 yr old Female + 9 yr old male - from NCAR that you visited not long ago! The female weighed a stone, the male 2 stone so cuddles were rather warm events! The male was as big as a dog. The female lived to almost 21 and the male to 22. She was black, he was black and white - like your cats! best pair of cats we ever were owned by!
Lots of love and thanks to you, for being there for our feline friends, especially seniors!❤
Good on you for adopting two older cats. Sounds like they come with lots of love. 3 stones of it, wow! 😊
Really great idea!! Congrats!!
11-year-old cat is not an elderly cat my goodness who is labeling these cats as elderly
Elderly try 15 years old, not 11
I agree that 11 years old isn't elderly. I have an 11 year old cat who gets the "zoomies" every day. Those that don't know what I mean is that my cat runs full speed all over my apartment at least half an hour every day in the pure joy of running . Cats and dogs can get the "zoomies" and behave just like kittens and puppies.
Thanks for giving the older cats a happy home to live out their senior years. May God bless you!
I adopted a senior female black & white cat. She was dumped at my local shelter at the age of 15. I just thought that was no way for her to be treated. I named her Hope and she gave me four of the best years of my life. Senior cats have so much love to give. Consider yourself lucky if you adopt one. I know I did.
I adopted an abandoned adult cat from the street. I assume his previous family abandoned him when they realized he had health issues.
I provided a clean, warm home, meals, vet care, space to be himself and loving care for the almost two years of his life.
Being able to volunteer here at Shropshire Cat Rescue is such an honour 🥰 The cats are so loved by all of us and we're so grateful for your show to spread the importance of what we do here at SCR!
So glad you had an amazing time meeting our residents 😻 xXx
Thank you for volunteering. I’m in USA
Thank you so very much for what you do xx
Thank you for your care 🙏
Thank you for all the love and contentment you give to your residents. 🥰
That village is a gorgeous idea and design. I would volunteer in a heartbeat if I lived anywhere near it. Not sure how we could make one in Ontario, with the more extreme climate but I would love to see it done.
We now have 2 of the black kittens that were in the black box, Ronnie and Reggie, and they are absolutely thriving! Tearing the house apart 😂
I'm so glad you adopted the boys!! I have been blessed to have cats of all colors, fur patterns or solids. Each cat is an individual, just as we are, regardless of fur color! It's just fur, like we have different hair colors. None is better or worse than another . I've never understood why people want to attribute whole personality or other things based on fur colo!
Oh congratulation on your growing family! I hope that you receive all the love you deserve for providing a loving home for your furry children! 😻💖🐾
Thanks to all the volunteers at the cat retirement village for their dedication, love & caring for all of them. I am truly grateful. Blessings to you all. Thanks Dr. Scott
I second this sentiment what a wonderful place and wonderful people
What a wonderful place!!! My congratulations to the people who created it and run it - you are amazing! ❤
We took in a 15 year old 25 pound cat. He was the most amazing cat. Never met another like him. He stayed with us for 3 amazing months before going to the Rainbow 🌈 Bridge. I am so glad our family provided him a loving home for the end of his life.
Rip Randolph
Wow, that’s amazing. Reading this made me tear up. Thank you for being vulnerable to knowing you may not have long with him but putting his need of having a home, first. I’m sure his last few months were wonderful with your family. ❤
Thank you for him. I rescued a bunny from the streets. It was winter. He stayed with us only six month because he was so ill. We tried everything to heal him but it was not meant to be. I miss him so much. He was so sweet.. Taking him in was one of the best decisions I ever made. His name was Kenny like actor Kenny Baker from Starwars
The transformation from neglect to beautiful cat is a wonder .
❤❤I had 4 cats that all lived happily together. They lived until 17 18 19 and 21 years. I had them privately cremated and have them in their urns. They were my family for many years. The house is now empty❤
This place is amazing Scott we need more!
Perhaps consider another rescue, maybe an older cat or two?
I have considered it but I am getting older (sigh) and have spinal issues that make me
Unsure if I could give any pet the proper care they might need. Plus each passing pet put me in a state of sadness that I don't want to go through again. I forgot.. my
Yorkie passed at 18 years also.
@@pattibooth5797 I understand as I have mobility issues myself. I have 9 cats, ages ranging from 19 to 4. What I have that really helps (my cats are indoor cats only) is the Litter Robot 3. Really takes the hard work out of keeping litter boxes clean and our cats love it and our other automatic litter box which is a PuraMax. They are expensive but they do save on litter long term as you don't waste clean litter.
It is always heartbreaking when we lose one of our beloved fur family but as my adult son says "Look to the living". All except one of my cats are rescues so when I lose one I know I gave them the best life I could possibly give.
My oldest cat lived to 23, second oldest 22 - we lost him 2 years ago. Our current oldest is 19 and we lost his brother to old age and illness last year. He too is going downhill, sleeping longer and longer but still enjoying his food, being petted and purring.
Please reconsider. There are so many cats being overlooked in rescues and shelters that need someone like you to love and care for them. It is also a scientific fact that people with cats live longer because cats have a relaxing effect on us not to mention their purrs are healing.
Nothing heals your heart like another heartbeat in the house
We rescued a five year old cat. Four years later when this absolutely PERFECT CAT got very sick with congestive heart failure, we had to be kind and put her down. That was a month ago and I still cry ugly tears because I miss her so much. Bless this place…
Crying because you lost someone you loved can never be ugly
It's been 2 yrs for me and my heart STILL aches ❤
Adopt a Senior!
A BIIIIG Shout Out to ALL the other Cat Rescue Services, Centres and Carers who give their time, love and own resources to provide quality of life to our fellow inhabitants on this planet. ❤❤❤🎉
A fabulous place supported by compassionate volunteers. Thank you Scott!
Oh my goodness, Johnny is such a little love. I'm obsessed with him! All of the residents look so contented and comfortable. It's lovely to see them receiving such good care.
Nooooo, I have a wonderful black and white kitten and he’s stunningly beautiful!
What an amazing place this is. You can tell how much every cat is loved. If I were a senior cat I would love living in their retirement village. Thank you Dr. Scott. You are such a compassionate vet and I love watching you. Have a wonderful day.🙂❤️🐕🐈❤️
Johnny is just the best 💙💙💙💙! What a wonderful retirement home ! The caretakers are amazing !!!! This was an awesome presentation!!!!!! Would love to see more !!
Prejudice knows no bounds. I love all cats and animals. What a wonderful place for older kitties. Thank you for caring about them. God bless you and yours. Stay safe.
It’s more an old superstition about it being unlucky and them being associated with witches.It’s amazing how these things linger in people’s psyche.
I’m so proud to volunteer at such an amazing place - can’t keep away!
I have taken on two elderly cat that sat in a room for 14 months , no one wanted them , I just started to play with them while they were waiting , they were drulling, little pink toung sticking out and were so sweet . They are both on medication , my brand new house smells of pee , I smell of pee BUT these two guys are so loving , demanding and they have never left my side. My life will be so empty without these beautifull little cats. Thanks Dr Scott for looking after these beaufiful animals.
Get multiple cat litter boxes and since they are older check out lower litter boxes with one high side which makes it easy for them to get into and one high side so if they pee high it won’t spray outside the box. Rule of thumb is for every 2 cats they need 4 litter boxes. So if three cats they should have 6 boxes. Now that is a lot haha and most don’t have the space for that but if you have two cats and a big house since it’s new I would keep a littler box in any room they enter frequently. If they are peeing a lot make sure to rule out health issues too
Our cat is now 20…she came to us from a feral litter. Walked into the garden and plopped next to me. She was maybe 7-8 weeks old. She’s a bit slower and a little stiff but otherwise continues to rule the house. To get rid of her because she’s old is beyond my understanding…I’d only rehome her if we were unable to care for her. . We only do so with our animals if they are suffering and can be helped. I love black and white cats…tuxedos are very interesting cats. When Sammy passes on I will look for a tuxedo to rescue. What an amazing place!
What a wonderful place as an owner of an 18 year old black cat with feline dementia this touched my heart. ❤
This really touched my heart as well. I lost my precious 18 year old black girl last August to cancer. She would have been 19 in October. Though I wasn't sure I was completely ready, a month later I adopted two very bonded sisters that were a year and a half.
@bethb7965 I'm sorry for your loss black cats are the best they are so sweet and affectionate
@@bethb7965I’m sorry for your loss 😥😥😭💔
I started to cry.
Johnny is such a star 💓
Isn't he!
Such a beautiful village! Thank you to all those who serve there! 🥰🐾
To those who are amazed at the colour problems, it's the same in the US. I was told somebody in the neighbourhood made the sign of the cross as they spotted my 10 yr old boy. He's black from nose to tail tip. He's also getting speckled as he gets old. The person with superstitions surprised me because I was under the impression that that kind of idiocy was gone. I guess I was naive. This place is wonderful! St. Francis watch over you all!
I don't believe people are superstitious about them. I think it's because they are very common and some people find them boring. Good thing there are others, like you and me, that find them elegant and stunning.
@@LadyIarConnacht The whole superstitions of black indeed is a problem. I see that a lot with religious people who don't know any better. My mother didn't want a black cat. She called them Evil and said in her country everyone knows not to get near them. There's my unlce and others who claim Black cats are scary for that reason. Just Black cats.
So you shouldn't denounce someone of their own lived experienced. Both reasons can absolutely be true of why Blacks cats are not liked.
@@sillyhermyNothing wrong with black cats. They r clever very intelligent more than an coloured cat ...and they are not evil 👍🙏🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️❤️🐈
My elderly boy cat is all black with a little tux. He’s called Ichabod because he was rescued from the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (the actual one where the legend was based). My friend was a docent there and she got him fostered in September because people do terrible things to black cats, especially near Halloween. I hadn’t really planned on it, but I ended up adopting him. Very glad I did. Not a sweeter cat in the world.
I was thinking how strange it is as well, and then I thought 'maybe it's because it's harder to see their distinct facial features' ? Otherwise I don't know, very strange. If I ever adopt a cat my cat will choose me. I will simply sit down on the shelter floor and let them come to me 🥰
That rescue is really onto something. What a clever idea!
Bronwyn doesn’t look like a cat who wants to move out 🙈
Awe the cats are darling. What a wonderful village for the kitty's to call home. Thank you so much for sharing...❤😊
Isn't it wonderful! It's my absolute pleasure, thanks for watching 😺👨⚕️❤️
Thanks sir for such informative videos....best wishes to u & the noble volunteers, an ardent animal lover myself !🙏🇮🇳
I was surprised to hear Suzie from the cat rescue village say black cats and black and white cats are harder to be adopted. We rescued one of each and never hesitated at their glossy black fur and stunning green eyes. Our black and white girl had little white socks which look so cute. If you're thinking of adopting a cat please don't overlook the darker coloured ones!
That is true in the United States as well. Old prejudices live on, for centuries!
@@patirvin-bz9pg it's sad isn't it that because of fur colour an animal may miss being adopted and end up on the euthanasia list. 😥
My son brought a black kitten with a white love heart on his tummy, home. I had a black and white massive kitty for 18 years. I cannot understand why they aren't as popular.
@@indigocheetah4172It’s because in certain cultures black cats are seen as bad luck. I used to have a black cat & he was the sweetest kitty you could ever ask for.
Adopt black cats if they’re right for you!
Even here in Ireland it's the same. The black cats is because of the superstition that black cats bring bad luck. This is a common superstition in all of Europe as well, unfortunately
How fantastic to have this retirement village for older cats and save them from euthanasia I saved a couple myself they were 11 years old one passed away and when she was 20 the other one was 14 he had cardiac arrest in February it broke my heart he looked exactly like the fluffy one Dr Scott was cuddling I would love to adopt that one but I'm all the way in Australia and I think the transport would be to stressful for an older cat you're doing amazing work saving the oldies thank you very much ❤😊
How wonderful. I've been following your Vet on the Hill episodes for years. Lovely to see you again.💞
I’ve been doing the same. I’m glad I found you here on your own channel. This is marvelous 😊
Yes I have come from watching VOtH too . Nice to see two of his children .. Jackson and … I don’t know whether that’s Summer or Quinn … they were both lovely little blondes and now much older brunette ! And I didn’t recognize the dog in the yard .. I didn’t see Scully …
I was a hoarder I loved them all but I couldn't care for them because I wasn't well mentally thankfully cats protection league helped me in so many ways
It must have been hard to let others take over but it is obvious that you loved them as you let them go to a place that had the ability to take care of them. You must see this as a strength and not a loss! You are a truly loving person to care enough to let them live the best life they can!
Hi Dr. Scott. No matter what animals you treat, you treat them with such respect and love! I'm happy to have found you!
I have 6 cats. One is solid black(Spookie, born around Halloween). Lucky, my tuxedo was fou d in my church's parking lot during a hayride. He wouldn't get out from under the trailer's wheels. Everyone was saying, "Mrs. LuAnn, you have to take him home", so Mrs. LuAnn got an extra kitty. I have had him for 11 years. At the minute, he is sitting on the back of the couch hitting me because I am petting the dog.
Oh, Johnny is such a little love! He looks SO happy walking around on his leash. ❤❤
Running a retirement village for senior and special needs cats is my dream job.
I myself took in a neglected long hair senior 5 years ago. She had a bad infection and ulcers in her mouth that prevented her from eating solid food. Underweight, covered in matts and entire chunks of fur missing. She had survived on the streets for roughly 6 years after her awful family decided they didn't want to deal with her anymore.
The vet gave her a 50% chance, but she pulled through and after just a week of treatment she started bringing me mice regularly.
She is at least 16 y/o now, still active and playful, healthy as can be, and will plop down on my lap or be my little spoon every day.
Best cat anyone could ask for. ❤
Also have a 10 y/o one-eyed tuxedo boy I adopted from a shelter as a kitten. Neediest brat I ever knew.
I think there is a person out there for Johnny. He's beautiful, affectionate, and just needs a very stable environment with a nice yard. Well, and he needs an understanding vet.
I agree. Possibly, also, if Johnny were joined later on by a kitten or young cat, and they were slowly introduced, he could find someone to snuggle with.
@@elizzy8754 Yes, I think younger kittens would love Johnny. They are very pesky themselves and wouldn't mind him being "in their faces."
I'm 70 + year old and have 3 cats that are only 9 years old and I really stress out wondering what is going to be come of them when I am gone, they are super attached to me and very spoiled, I don't have anyone to care for them. I found them in a shopping mall in a cart one cold night when they were tiny, was going to turn them over to Paws but didn't, may have been a mistake. But fell in love with them. 2 of them are white with a couple of black dots the other one black and white. The thought of them being stuck in small cages is terrifying.
You have my up most respect for what you do.
In the same boat without survivor life vests for my many cats. I'm 4 months shy of 77.
@@faith5563 its concerning, you can really fall in love with them
Thank you for taking care of these babies. You rescued them and I respect that very much.
That retirement village is simply brilliant thinking! The sheds as little homes do not only provide the cats with homely surroundings, but it also gives them an ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ to experience, most importantly the cats are not forced to be in each other’s face if they don’t like each other, but can retreat to elsewhere in the village, what a wonderful idea! A big improvement upon caged settings in a lot of shelters. P.s. now i secretly want a retirement village in my backyard!
I have a long haired black and white tuxedo cat that will turn 12 later this year. When I was living in Ft Worth, TX doing chemo for my second brain tumor I decided I needed a third cat. I looked at shelter website and planned on going to get a 4 year female calico cat. When I walked in though all the cats and kittens were sleeping, several in their litter boxes except for Gus. He was trying to climb his tiny little kitten self out of the cage meowing loudly the entire time. I thought to myself, he obviously wants to come home with me. He has been such a great cat and he’s so beautiful. I wish we had a place like this where I live now but I live in a tiny little town in west Texas. If we did, I would volunteer every single day. If I were to win the lotto I have always said I would build a cat sanctuary. When people call me a crazy cat lady I’m like, that’s not an insult. Right now it’s even true since Gus is the only cat I have:
Girl is now Twenty. Ms Lily is my best friend. I rescued her when she was ten years old from abuse. Ms Lily is a diabetic which her Vet and I manage well. Last week she was diagnosed with Pancreatitis. Early stage renal issues, liver and pancreatitis shows levels of the enzymes a little high. She now has pain relief and I am seeing a very different relaxed girl. I got very upset as I take her to the Vet frequently for checks. This has been a game changer. We watch these videos together. 🏡🐈🇦🇺
This cat center is doing Gods Work. Thank you for giving to these sweet babies a second chance, the quality of life and the much needed love in their final days. I have had three Gingers give back all the love my family gave them in their last years. We gave them the best quality of life as versus quantity of life. I could never forget the unconditional love they gave, the first family cat taught me how to have unconditional love no matter what ny sibling and I put him through, had the patience of a saint and knew how much we loved him in our own weird way.
I paid that forward with the second and the third, the third passing first and the second about 8 months after. The second came from an abusive home, rescued and was a few hours from euthanasia, adopted him and we just loved on him for 10 years, heaped it upon him as he healed from the trauma and ptsd that impacted the first two years of his life. He loved us back ten fold. The third was hard to not love, he was a dork in all sense of the word, never knew the meaning of the word quit and too cute to boot, ten sweet years with this quirky and adorable baby.
I will continue on with my Tortie and Gray Tabby, give them lots if love, the best quality of life and see that love returned 100 fold.
We adopted a senior kitty from the local shelter and she is the love of our lives. She is absolutly WONDERFUL.❤❤❤
Seven years ago I adopted two litter mates after my little calico passed. One had no hair anywhere he could reach to lick. Today they are happy, health, and about to turn 14.
I was a first time cat owner at 20 years old. I decided my cat needed a bath/shower. I had glass doors on my shower so I took off my clothes and took my beautiful Persian cat into the shower with me. I set him down on the floor of the shower and turned on the water. Much to my surprise and pain he climbed up the front of ME to sit on my shoulder. You should have seen the scratches on my torso. A lesson learned for sure!
What an amazing place! Animals deserve so much more love and care. Bless you for your good work.
Thumbs Up for all of U.
The issues with the cats and kittens who were not cared for stems from their owners, who were also not being cared for. I wish we could also help the people who want to love their animals. That is a much larger issue, though, and I thank all of you for helping these sweet creatures ❤
Very well said.
Nothing more charming that a man who loves animals❤
I understand that it wasn't working out for Johnny to be among a group of cats, but have they tried putting one other cat at a time with him? Maybe he has a soulmate or bestie out there who would tolerate his issues quite well and they would have each other to socialize and hang out with! 😀❤
The stones made me cry. This was a wonderful watch, restores our faith in people when we see animals being treated with compassion and respect 😍👏
Sunny, who I adopted when she was 13,has recently turned 22 and is still in charge...
Elderly animals are the cutest in my opinion!
They are more calming and relaxed 😎
Scott rocks walking Johnny, special needs cat is so lovely!
Thank you Dr. Scott for creating this channel we do need people to understand rescues and rescue work. Thank you for donating your time… much needed!
As the servant of 2 old cats Mini is 23 years old and the other is her son Maestro and he is 20 years old and they are still going strong, i can only say older cats are the best😃
I don't understand why people don't want black or black/white cats!!! I have two black and one black/white and I love them all to bits! This seems to be such a wonderful place, I had no idea such a place exists. Bless you all for looking after these beauties!
We rescued a Siamese with kittens and one of her kittens was black and white. We decided to keep her because we thought it might be hard to find her a home due to her "boring" coloring. She is not 100% Siamese but she sure acts like it. Incredibly smart and active. What a character.
Honestly, it's still all rooted in superstition about witchcraft and devil worship. So it's mostly the fault of the Church.
It also has to do with medieval superstition that the colour black has to do with death. So that is a mostly Western thing and spread through Colonisation.
After all, in China it means prosperity and good health, while in many parts of Africa it stands for masculinity, maturity, and age. In India, black is the colour that protects against evil, and in many parts of Eastern Asia it stands for experience (thus, the highest rank of belt is the black belt in martial arts).
Heck, in Ancient Egypt, white meant death, while black was the colour of life and protection from evil!
So it is all culture based and unfortunately, there are still highly uninformed people that thusly harm innocent animals :(
I agree, we had a tuxedo cat who used to play hide and seek with us. He had us wrapped around his paws. He was super gorgeous. When we get adopted again we will definitely look for a black or black and white cat.
poor older cats need a proper home when they old. They all love company 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾🐈🐈
There's a special place in Heaven for people who rescue animals, especially ones like Johnny. I'd take him in a heartbeat but know I couldn't give him a better home than what he has now. Bless you all.
That rescue centre/retirement home is amazing..we most definitely need more like that..unfortunately!!.. l foster neglected and abused cats and rehabilitate them so they can find their furever homes..rescue animals are so loving..they know what a 💩ty life is like so they really appreciate a good loving home..cats live much longer than dogs. So please consider adopting an older cat..its the quality of their life..not the quantity !🇬🇧💕✝️🙏👏👍🐾🐈⬛️🐾🐈
I was called during dinner yrs ago!!! Out vet said.. john here, come right now & he hung up. I went, he handed my a briwn grocery bag making a feeble noise & 1 heavier. "Somebody dropped on door step, they are about 3/4 days old, that their stuff, see you. He knew I was a good animal parent. 1 was med long hair, 1 short hair, both battleship grey. Long hair, Fitz lived 16 yrs, Futz, short hair lived ...30 years... they had great lives.
What a lovely place for the cats and the retirement village, so cute.
How can you pick a cat by color? The best cats choose you! 😊
Loved this one. How special are these cats. Thanks for sharing these places with us Dr Scott
I won't put my 4 cats down, one is handicap that no one wants, was surrendered twice and abused, does not use litter box, I took him home, would not let them euthanize, put down or put to sleep, I let them live their lives until the end, I know vet bills are costly and so is everything else, I will find a way, I love cats❤ thank you dear lady with a heart of gold, your cat retirement house and cats are beautiful, may these cats stay healthy and happy and GOD bless you always🙏 caring for them is a lot of work but they are a great joy😊hope you have a lot of help.
Good on yah Scot you are a true ozzy helping the needy 🙏❤️🇦🇺
I love this new show, Rescue Vet. This episode was so good, I am cat lover, obsessed really. I love all animals but felines are my favorites.
This was just so wonderful to see, what an incredibly wonderful space they have created. Thank you for showing us places like this, which really warms the heart, and a big thank you to all the wonderful people who make life so infinitely better for all the beautiful cats, and just love the idea with The retirement village, senior animals have a special place in my heart.
Thanks for visiting us! Lovely to meet you both 😊
Lovely meeting you too!
Our kitten Duke was close to fately attacked at 10 days and miraculously survived, and became the ambassador for our rescue group, and he prances around with his harness And whatever outfit he’s chooses to wear that day
Beautiful homes for beautiful cats.......go johnny.......my tiger cat just turned 18. Love him to bits.....
Thank you so much for visiting the Shelter & #MoggiesRetirementVillage & meeting the cats & highlighting what goes on. All the trustees are 'hands on' & volunteer at the Shelter . The volunteers are fantastic & turn up whatever the weather ❤
Hi there is a place in Benoni, near Joburg in South Africa called "Cat Village" where they house loads of unwanted, abandoned kitties. They subsist on donations and regularly have Open Days where one can go and have a picnic on the grounds and cuddle the residents, with the "entry fee" being a packet of cat food.
Senior pets are the best pets❤
I adopted a 17 yrs old girl. She passed 2 yrs ago at 21 the week I became paralysed. It's as if she knew I couldn't care for her.. Now my eldest is 20. She has dementia.. I hope people just don't abandone old cats just because their life situation changes..
Hello doctor, I have been following your channel for a long time... and you are a wonderful human who loves animals and cries when your furry friend crosses the rainbow 🌈. We now have 5 cats: a grandmother of 22 years and 8 months who no longer sees and is the boss, then Kiko, 16, Sarah, 6, Chess, 3, and Coco, 7 months... all adopted from rescue centers. Thanks to people like you, we also help cat colonies. Sorry for my bad English. Greetings from Madrid, Spain ❤❤❤❤❤
Your English is great...and your cats are lucky to have you!
@@gmaureen Thank you so much!!
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GRACIAS!
When I was in my early teens we adopted a kitten who was found in a plastic bag with his dead mother and siblings. Named him Gizmoe and he was the family cat for a long time until I was in my late teens and suddenly I saw a change in him. He would always sleep at my room, bed and always go where I go, lay on my belly and sometimes get defensive over me.
It wasn't until I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at the age of 19 where it made sense, cause it has been spreading for a few years without us knowing, well I believe Gizmoe knew cause thats when he started becoming "mine". He started his long rest in October last year and became 17 years old despite his health issues. He was my bestfriend and best anti depressant buddy and I miss him everyday.
I'm so sorry for you loss. No cat is ever going to replace Gizmoe but I hope cats distribution system gives you a new friend soon
My cat is now 16.5 & we adopted him at 5.5. He has as much catitude as ever. Some health issues but got everything he needs and more. Would always go for older cats ❤❤
So strange that tuxedo kitties have a hard time being adopted. I've had them my whole life.
Amazing rescue.
I suspect it’s people who care too much about interesting patterns and colors, when it’s what is inside that counts. My guess is out of them, black cats get adopted first for looking like little panthers, then black & white tuxedos for their natural outfit, and last, the black & white “cow” kitties. I have had all color cats and loved them all… I think I’ve had all the colors at least. Many black cats, and some tuxedos, and exactly one cow cat, whose name was Girl and I loved her dearly; she was my long-term roommate’s cat first but when I moved in she chose me…and when he moved out they all stayed with me. Girl was old when she was adopted back in the mid-2000s. She lived until 2016, a mystery aged super-senior, very smol, very shy, very sweet. Tiny thing although she came chomsky, but we got her to a healthy weight and later in 2010 I had to force-feed her a month to keep her alive when she stopped eating. But one day she just came into the kitchen for food when I was feeding another cat and she was back to okay again! We were bottle-raising two kittens at the time which made it difficult to schedule. Yet I think taking in those newborns saved her life because we might not have had formula on hand to give her nutrition otherwise. Unlike the kittens, she had to be wrapped in a towel and cleaned up after from all the squirming. I miss her dearly. The kittens are now 14. Well, this month anyway, I know their birthdates. She lives in them and in my heart. And my literal dreams; I see so many of my cats in my dreams.
I live in Texas, and it would be great to have such places for cats, and such places for dogs too. This country needs quite a lot of these places for cats and for dogs so that they don't get put down
My cat Munchkins is now 5 and in great shape. She shares the house with Buttons, the dog, now almost 14, however he’s been feeling his age so this video was right up our alley. This was a lovely video and your work is greatly appreciated.
No wonder the cats love it there. That lady is a real life angel
This place is my heaven❤
A retirement home for senior cats is a brilliant and thoughtful idea. Wish there were more because many people only want to adopt younger cats.
I adopted a pair of 16 year old brothers and had them for 3 wonderful years. Lost them both to kidney disease. I’d do it again if only I could afford the vet bills. Senior cats are the best!
See if you can find an organization that does long-term foster placements. They provide vet care still so that the seniors can live in a home for their golden years; it also frees up shelter space so it’s a win-win for them to provide vet services and have you provide the love.
Dr Scott you truly are amazing I love your new channel and I love what you're doing! Thank you for showing all these amazing sweet cats I would love to meet them in person! And the ladies that are taken care of all of them are incredible them are incredible
Thank you, really glad you're enjoying the new channel!
Dr. Scott your kindness is so contagious.
Dr Scott was warned that the white cat did not like being examined. Did he give Dr Scott any problems 😉
I love older cats. OMG they are so loving and informative. They know when to tell you something needs to be checked out.
I’m an avid supporter of Fat Kitty City in El Dorado, CA. They take in any and all cats, provide vet services, actively foster or try to place cats, and allow cats to live out their lives in retirement if need be. ADOPT first ! Give our kitty friends a loving life they deserve.
What a beautiful video, it blessed my heart so much, much love and blessings from NYC!! 🤩🤗💞🗽🌹🇺🇲
I feel so sorry for the older cats getting ignored. When I moved out of home, I couldn't have one for ages due to renting, but then a friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend reached out. They had a 12yo cat who'd been taken in after his owner, who was suffering from dementia, stopped feeding him for two weeks. She'd been taken into a home, but there was this old boy with nowhere to go, and no one so far had room to take him in.
I asked my property manager, who knew what kind of tenants we were, and a week later I had Goldie.
He only gave me a year before going over the bridge, but I like to think it was a kind year for him, even if he was always an aloof rascal.
After that I went to socialise with cats at a rescue for some comfort, not intending to go home with anyone.
Tigger wedged himself between me and the cushions and fell asleep. I had him for over a decade, I stopped counting after a while. His kidneys failed last year to the sadness of many.
My new flatmates got a say in the new cat, so now we have a single-braincell tuxie running around, who seems confused about how windows won't magically go intangible when she wants to walk through them and is actively licking the top of her water fountain rather than the spouts as I type this.
I just discovered where I wanna live when I retire.
I am so impressed. It's so beautifully laid out, clean looking and enough space for 'residents' to find cozy places to be, eat well, and have proper vet care.
Dr. Scott thank you for choosing to focus on rescues 🙏 Shropshire, what incredible work you do for the senior cats. The attention to detail for the rescue set up, and the fact they have space to walk around and be outdoors is amazing 😍
Not afended at🌺all Geriatric is what we are , so great that theise old ladys and gents are enjoying life .
Cheers to you all 🏵️🐈🐈🐈🌷🌼🌸🌻🐈🐈🌻🌼🌱🥀😺